Microsoft is reportedly working on a new app store for Windows 10 that will introduce a modern and fluid user interface, as well as bring changes to the policies that govern what kind of apps can be submitted to the store by developers. The new store will feature a new user interface (UI) and big […]
Popular online chat app Discord has reportedly ended talks with Microsoft for its $10 billion acquisition deal, The Wall Street Journal reported, as the company now aims to launch an initial public offering (IPO). Reports surfaced last month that in a bid to enter the competitive social media market, Microsoft may acquire popular chat and […]
Microsoft India on Tuesday announced the general availability of Dynamics 365 Business Central, a comprehensive business management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India. Customized for India, the solution comes with inbuilt features that address local regulatory and market requirements for ease of business, including a tax engine comprising over 500 pre-configured use […]
Microsoft has introduced Surface Headphones 2 Plus and two more new headsets that come fitted with dedicated Teams buttons for seamless video collaborations and meetings. Each of these headsets offers plug-and-play functionality for seamless setup, LED indicators to know your Teams status, and on-device call controls to keep you in the flow. “Additionally, most accessories […]
Microsoft recently launched a new voice technology that will make the intelligent voice more delicate and controllable. The new artificial intelligent speech technology will let the users adjust the “multi-emotional” level. It is a general consensus that human emotions can be detected in the slightest chance of voice and tone. The new Smart Voice technology […]
In one of the biggest tech deals, Microsoft announced acquiring speech-recognition company Nuance Communications for $19.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. The companies entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Nuance for $56 per share, implying a 23 percent premium to Nuance’s closing price that is inclusive of Nuance’s net debt. Mark […]
Microsoft is reportedly acquiring speech-recognition company Nuance Communications for nearly $16 billion and the deal could be announced on Monday (US time), the media reported. According to a CNBC report citing sources on Sunday, Microsoft first approached Nuance in December last year. At about $56 per share for Nuance, the acquisition value could be nearly […]
After sinking an entire data center to the bottom of the Scottish sea, Microsoft has now started to submerge its servers in liquid to improve performance and save energy. According to a report in The Verge, a rack of servers is being used for production loads “in what looks like a liquid bath”. “It’s essentially […]
Microsoft has announced to delay the reopening of its offices till September, after it started to slowly reopen Redmond, Washington-based headquarters, and nearby campuses from March 29 with a six-stage hybrid workplace strategy. In a statement to The Verge, a company spokesperson said that based on its continued consultation with health and data experts, “we’ve […]
As flagship tech events go virtual again amid the surge in Covid cases globally, Microsoft’s annual developer conference Build will also ditch the in-person format and go fully virtual from May 25-27. Microsoft Build 2020 was also organized digital-only. The company uses the “Build” conference, usually attended by over 5,000 people, to showcase new technologies […]
Within less than 20 days, several Microsoft services, including Azure Cloud, Teams, Office, and Xbox Live again went down for a couple of hours on Friday morning, causing outages to many websites and affecting common users. The services were up after the company confirmed that the outage was due to “a networking issue”. “We are […]
